Safeguarding children and vulnerable adults at Widnes Martial Arts
Our daily operational procedures include several measures to assure the safeguarding of our members; these include but are not limited to:
- Full CCTV coverage of internal & external communal areas of the facilities
- Security coded doors at both entrances to the building
- “Safe zone” practice and refreshment areas keeping children separate to visiting adults in the building
- Fully insured and DBS checked staff
- Safeguarding qualified instructor team
Our Safeguarding documents are available here:

Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL)

- Name: Karl Martindale
- Email: karl@kuksoolwonwidnes.co.uk
- Telephone: 07957 222443
Local Authority Designated Officer (LADO)
- Name: Halton Borough Council LADO
- Email: LADO@halton.gov.uk
- Telephone: 07771 973341
Police Contact
- Email: safeguardinglado@cheshirewestandchester.gov.uk
- I-ART Tel: 0300 123 7047
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Ann Craft Trust - Safeguarding Adults in Sport and Activity:
Website: www.anncrafttrust.org
Email: Ann-Craft-Trust@nottingham.ac.uk
Telephone: 0115 951 5400